Future Directions
future testing/improvements to the device
Lowering Costs
- Use most inexpensive retailer to purchase raw materials
- Alter the design dimensions or already chosen materials in favor of a more cost-effective option
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
- Mass production
Optimizing for Manufacturing
- Use injection molding for the board piece to reduce amount of plastic used and the weight of the board
- Standardize the holes being drilled in the vertical posts to reduce machining time
- Standardize the metal being used in the device in order to purchase large quantities of a single material
- Reducing the number of fasteners – nuts, bolts, and hinges
Testing for Rehabilitation
- The EMG testing can be repeated on a larger scale to confirm our findings
- The participants can include those suffering from chronic knee pain
- Those participants can submit weekly responses to a questionnaire about their knee pain to track improvements
Designs for Usability and Accessibility
- Complete user manual with both text and images
- Instructional videos
- Board markings for foot placement and difficulty indications
- Marking on the moveable bar for foot and ankle placement